- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Memphis, MI
Memphis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Memphis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262349006026
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memphis Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 321
- students enrolled
Memphis Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Memphis Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262349006026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Memphis Elementary School held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 262349006026 · Memphis, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 13.4:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Memphis Juniorsenior High School (388 students)
Memphis Elementary School held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Memphis Elementary School compares
Memphis Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,870
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Memphis Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Memphis Community Schools reports $14,870 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memphis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Juniorsenior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memphis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memphis Elementary School
How many students attend Memphis Elementary School?
Memphis Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Memphis, MI. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memphis Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memphis Elementary School?
37.2% of students at Memphis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memphis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Memphis Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Memphis, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memphis Elementary School?
Memphis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Memphis Community Schools?
Besides Memphis Elementary School, Memphis Community Schools also operates Memphis Juniorsenior High School (388 students). See the Memphis Community Schools district page for the complete list.